I was born and raised in Marlton, NJ.  I graduated from Cherokee High School in 1999 and attended Stockton University, graduating in 2003.  After Stockton, I received my master’s degree in education and began working as a special education teacher in Mount Laurel in 2007.  

Along with teaching, I have also had the opportunity to coach at a variety of different levels.  Starting in 2007, I began coaching lacrosse for my local recreation program.  That led to a job as a varsity coach for Shawnee High School where I coached for eight years.  After having two girls, I gave up coaching at the varsity level and started a lacrosse program at the middle school level which allowed me more time to spend with my family.

I have always loved the summer and spending time on the beach.  My family has had a beach house in Cape May since 1986.  I met my wife in Cape May and we continue to spend summer and weekends with our family here.  We love the small-town vibe and tight-knit community Cape May has shown us over the years.